Nellikai is also used traditionally to enhance digestion, treat constipation,reduce fever, purify the blood, reduce cough, alleviate asthma, strengthen the heart, benefit the eyes,stimulate hair growth and enhance intellect. Nellikai is well known for its medicinal value and the wide range of health benefits it offers. According to ayurveda, nellikai balances all three doshas. Nellikai is used in various classic Ayurvedic preparations such as chyawanprash and triphala.